Zaragoza Mother on Trial for Infant Death: Prosecution Seeks Harsh Sentence

A mother in Zaragoza, Spain, stands trial accused of suffocating her five-month-old baby. The prosecution is pushing for a sentence of permanent reviewable imprisonment. However, the defense argues that forensic evidence is insufficient to prove the charge and suggests the baby died from a COVID-19 infection acquired in the hospital. "The forensic reports do not corroborate that the child died from asphyxiation," stated the defense lawyer. The judge will consider both sides' arguments before issuing a verdict. This case highlights the challenges of determining cause of death in infant mortality cases.